Senior Cook

Qualifications
A minimum of one year of experience in a full-service kitchen in a long-term care facility, school, or restaurant; experience with budgets
Knowledge of all kitchen equipment, utensils usage and organized food storage
Knowledge of Health Department regulations
Able to recognize boundaries and solve problems
Food Manager Certification; may be obtained after hire
Responsibilities
As a Senior Cook you will plan and prepare quality meals using LSS menus and recipes for residents in a residential group home setting
You will order and receive food and kitchen, cleaning and household supplies, maintain cooking areas, appliances, food storage and dishwashing areas to comply with health codes/licensing requirements and work with food suppliers and donation organizations to keep costs within budgeted allowances
You will also teach the residents basic cooking skills, food handling/storage and sanitation and nutrition concepts, prep meals for program staff for use on weekends and holidays and work with program management to address any issues regarding the mishandling of food or problems with the sanitation of equipment or food prep/storage space
Job description
Lutheran Social Service MN is a dynamic social service organization serving children, youth and families, people with disabilities, older adults and military veterans. Trustworthiness is a value and strength shared by our employees and recognized by the communities we serve. We offer an ALIVE Workplace (Supportive, Positive and Fun) and careers that challenge, energize and rewards employees. Consider joining us.

As a Senior Cook you will plan and prepare quality meals using LSS menus and recipes for residents in a residential group home setting. You will order and receive food and kitchen, cleaning and household supplies, maintain cooking areas, appliances, food storage and dishwashing areas to comply with health codes/licensing requirements and work with food suppliers and donation organizations to keep costs within budgeted allowances. You will also teach the residents basic cooking skills, food handling/storage and sanitation and nutrition concepts, prep meals for program staff for use on weekends and holidays and work with program management to address any issues regarding the mishandling of food or problems with the sanitation of equipment or food prep/storage space.

Job Requirements:
• A minimum of one year of experience in a full-service kitchen in a long-term care facility, school, or restaurant; experience with budgets.
• Knowledge of all kitchen equipment, utensils usage and organized food storage.
• Knowledge of Health Department regulations.
• Able to recognize boundaries and solve problems.
• Food Manager Certification; may be obtained after hire.

Lutheran Social Service of MN is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of all people regardless of gender, race, culture, religion, ethnicity, protected veteran status and/or disability. We actively foster an environment that is free of racism, discrimination, bias, and harassment where all individuals are treated with dignity, safety and respect.